The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 307
nger and thumb, it will appear as arosette for a ladys shoe, as C ; stretch it forth, and it willresemble a cover for an Italian couch, as D ; let go yourfore finger at the lower end, and it will resemble a wicket,as E ; close it again, and pinch it at the bottom, spreadingthe top, and it will…
Magic tricks
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